Ah. My mistake. I think it must have been sabers or something along that line. At any rate, they were using swords with a sharp edge and a sharp point as well, and I believe they were quite intent on killing one another. Penelope, however, changed her mind after doing Angelique nearly fatal damage, and is said to have nursed her back to health in some unknown location in France. Since then they have been quite friendly, having developed a mutual respect, despite the class differences (Angelique hates the rich).